Sharing the Legacy of
The Bloody Hundredth ®
Welcome to the official website of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, home to the most comprehensive archival accounts of the men, missions and machines of World War II’s 100th Bombardment Group.
Masters of the Air
Streaming now on Apple TV+, the nine-episode mini-series Masters of the Air focuses on the real-life experiences of the 100th Bomb Group to tell the story of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. It brings into vivid focus the experiences of the Bloody Hundredth, from the hard stands at Thorpe Abbotts to flak-filled aerial battles and the harsh realities of POW life at Stalag Luft III. 100th BG historical staff provided archival research and technical consultation on a daily basis to help support the producers’ commitment to authenticity.
DAMN LUCKY – Hardcover with signed bookplate
From Kevin Maurer―the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning coauthor of No Easy Day―comes the true story of a World War II bomber pilot who survived twenty-five missions. DAMN LUCKY is “an epic, thrillingly written, utterly immersive account of a very lucky, incredible survivor of the war in the skies to defeat Hitler.” (New York Times bestselling author Alex Kershaw).
This offering includes a hard-bound, 1st edition copy of DAMN LUCKY with a bookplate signed by John “Lucky” Luckadoo, WWII veteran of the 100th Bomb Group, The Bloody Hundredth, and author Kevin Maurer.
Click for a video: hear Luckadoo read the account of his final mission.
Courage in the Skies: Join Us to Build a New Museum Experience
With Masters of the Air generating intense interest in the 100th Bomb Group and its place in Eighth Air Force history, you can help the 100th Bomb Group Foundation expand its presence at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. As the museum undergoes major renovations, we have launched a separate, multi-million-dollar campaign to deliver an immersive experience for museum-goers. The project, known as Courage in the Skies, will offer visitors new insight into the wartime world of the Bloody Hundredth and new access to the Foundation’s unparalleled collection of 100th BG history. We welcome your help to complete our multi-phase plan. Please partner with us today to educate new generations about the legacy of the men, missions, and machines that helped liberate Nazi-occupied Europe.
Luck of the Draw, New Edition
Here is the epic true story of an American hero who flew during WWII, soon to be featured in the upcoming Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks Masters of the Air Series on Apple TV+. Frank Murphy recounts his experiences from the 100th Bomb Group’s earliest days in Boise, Idaho to the day he was shot out of his B-17 on October 10, 1943 and became a German prisoner of war for more than a year and half. Murphy’s personal memoir also chronicles valuable details of the early training and combat experiences of the first crews who served in the 100th. This softcover edition comes with a new Foreward by Elizabeth Murphy and granddaughter Chloe Melas, with updated photos, historical appendices by Paul M. Andrews, and other material.
Our New Orleans Reunion Agenda
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The next 100th Bomb Group reunion is approaching fast as our members, families, friends, and veterans prepare to gather May 15-18, 2025, at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Attendees can find the agenda and the latest reunion news here.
If you aren’t able to join us, watch this space and our Facebook page for photos and updates once things get underway.
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Limited Edition Print – With throttles fully open B-17G “Our Gal Sal” of the 351st Squadron thunders down the runway at Thorpe Abbotts
100th BG Shoes – in-stock and custom Square D designs available in olive drab or silver canvas to honor your favorite plane
Newly Reprinted – 100th navigator Harry Crosby’s memoir of the 100th’s air combat operations from Thorpe Abbotts
New B-17 Model Kit Available
Eduard Model Accessories Ltd. is preparing to release its new Limited Edition 1/48 scale B-17F Flying Fortress plastic model kit, The Bloody Hundredth® 1943. Each kit contains decal markings for seven different 100th aircraft. For more details, visit the vendor’s online store at www.eduard.com.
Custom-Label, Award-Winning Wines from the 100th Bomb Group Foundation Wine Shop
Available by the bottle (with NO case minimum).
Enjoy a selection of private-reserve wines from Vintage Wine Estates.
Contact Ashley Rickards at
+1-707-921-2718 or email arickards@vintagewineestates.com
A portion of the sales benefits the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.
Exclusive 100th Collector’s Edition: Masters of the Air
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks based their AppleTV+ Masters of the Air mini-series on the book of the same name by historian Donald L. Miller. This new softcover edition includes a bookplate signed by author Donald L. Miller and five 100th Bomb Group veterans:
John A. Clark – Copilot, 32 combat missions
James R. Rasmussen – Navigator, 33 combat missions
Robert J. Shoens – Pilot, 28 combat missions
Robert H. Wolff – Pilot, 8 combat missions, POW Stalag Luft III
John “Lucky” Luckadoo – Copilot, 25 combat missions, Operations Officer
The book’s 672 pages tell the full story of the 8th Air Force through riveting accounts of airmen in the sky and on the ground, from England to POW camps.
All proceeds from the sales price support the Foundation’s ongoing historical mission.
Uncensored Letters of the 100th’s Third “Bucky”
This new book reveals the private thoughts of Maj. Albert “Bucky” Elton of the Bloody Hundredth. Compiled by his daughter, Marylata Elton, it covers his journey from 1943 to 1944 as one of the 100th’s first pilots and eventually one of four remaining “original cadre” airmen tasked with rebuilding the 350th Bomb Squadron from replacement crews. His uncensored letters to his wife and parents provide unprecedented access to details about a crucial period in the 100th’s time at Thorpe Abbotts.
This limited edition of 300 copies, with a foreward by his grandson, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Albert Max “Buck” Elton, is offered exclusively by the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.
All books include a numbered bookplate signed by Marylata Elton and Maj. Gen. Albert Max “Buck” Elton II. All proceeds from the sales price support the Foundation’s ongoing historical mission.
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